Sips'Apr 30, 2025

Linux as the true Trojan!

https://slrpnk.net/post/21521549

Linux as the true Trojan! - SLRPNK

Alt text: Trojan Horse meme, Steam Deck bringing Linux to Windows gamers Source [https://bsky.app/profile/gamingonlinux.com/post/3lo24q4ml7k2j]

Show threadentwine413Apr 30, 2025
That’s kinda like saying Android is helping the mass adoption of Linux.
Show threadPotatoesFallApr 30, 2025
I gotta disagree. Android isn’t really linux. The Steam Deck absolutely ships with Linux.
Show threadSpaceNoodleApr 30, 2025
It really is Linux, but not necessarily GNU+Linux
Show threadgrue
Hence why we really ought to be calling the OS simply “GNU,” since using copyleft to enforce user freedom is the important part.
Apr 30, 2025 at 7:51pmWeb
Show threadSpaceNoodleApr 30, 2025
That’s a great point. Sadly, inertia will likely overcome any rebranding effort.